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Taste America: New Orleans

Presented by Capital One

Wed, September 24, 2025

  • General 6:00 PM

    Exclusive Capital One Access Pass Reception 5:30 PM

    Calcasieu (above Cochon Restaurant)

    930 Tchoupitoulas Street

    New Orleans, LA 70130

  • General Admission Ticket

    $175

A national dining event celebrating your local restaurant community.

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America® presented by Capital One brings together chefs, special guests, and diners from across the country to celebrate the local independent restaurants at the heart of our communities. A cohort of chefs, representing 20 markets across the country and known as the TasteTwenty, will host dinners and walk-around tastings spotlighting the breadth and unity of culinary creativity nationwide.

The dinner at Calcasieu will be an intimate gathering with a multi-course menu created by TasteTwenty chef Nicole Cabrera Mills of Pêche and collaborating chef Camille Cook of Mosquito Supper Club. The menu will reflect the chefs’ signature styles and highlight the uniqueness of their restaurants and communities. The dinner will also include beverages to pair with each course.


MULTI-COURSE MEAL CREATED BY

TasteTwenty Chef
James Beard Award Semifinalist®
Nicole Cabrera Mills
James Beard Award Winner®
Pêche
New Orleans, LA

Collaborating Chef
Camille Cook
Mosquito Supper Club
New Orleans, LA

Menu

Coming soon!

Additional Information

Reservation Policy: All reservations are non-refundable and must be made in advance. Should the event be cancelled due to any unforeseen circumstances, the James Beard Foundation will offer options including ticket exchanges, use of tickets for future events, and donating tickets. For more information, contact jbftaste@bowenandco.com.

Terms

Food and beverage offerings are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.

Eligible Capital One cardholders can use a Capital One card to purchase Capital One Access Passes, which include access to a 30-minute exclusive pre-dinner reception and a chef-curated gift. While supplies last. Terms Apply.